Hoxie Brothers Circus played Somerset, Kentucky often in the 1960s and ’70. Despite the name implication, there were no “brothers” involved.
“Hoxie” Tucker – the circus owner – grew up in Somerset and enjoyed playing the smaller towns. His family had been in the grocery business here in the early 20th Century and his brother, Ed, was a popular teacher, coach and administrator in the Somerset schools.
Taken by Jim Slaughter, these vintage photos from PCPL_Photos showcase Hoxie Brothers Circus from the 1960s and ’70s.
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I remember visiting circuses like this during the 1960s. They were funky, but gave small town folks a fun experience. Animal acts are no longer acceptable, but at the time it was great seeing the elephants and lions.
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